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Maxim ups NLS Pharma to buy on funding from BVF Partners

Maxim Group upgraded NLS Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:NLSP) to “buy” from “hold” with a new $4 price target. The stock closed at 88 cents on Dec. 7 when NLS announced a purchase agreement with BVF Partners, a leading...

December 8, 2022

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HCW starts Opthea at buy; PT $14

H.C. Wainwright launched coverage of Opthea (NASDAQ:OPT) with a “buy” rating and $14 price target. The stock closed at $4.97 on Dec. 7. Opthea is focused on patients suffering from retinal eye diseases, such as wet age...

December 8, 2022

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Maxim starts Blue Water Vaccines at buy; PT $4

Maxim Group initiated coverage of Blue Water Vaccines (NASDAQ:BWV) with a “buy” rating and price target of $4. The stock closed at $1.15 on Dec. 7. Blue Water is developing a portfolio of vaccine candidates targeting...

December 8, 2022

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Rani posts positive repeat-dose results with RaniPill in osteoporosis

Rani Therapeutics (NASDAQ:RANI) reported topline results from the repeat-dose Part 2 of a Phase 1 study of RT-102, the RaniPill GO capsule containing a proprietary formulation of human parathyroid hormone being...

December 7, 2022

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IntelGenx, UPEI collaborate on VetaFilm platform in dogs and cats

IntelGenx (TSX:IGX; OTCQB:IGXT) and the University of Prince Edward Island are collaborating on a research project to assess palatability, owner-perceived acceptability, and ease of administration of IntelGenx’s...

December 7, 2022

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BTIG ups Aerovate to buy on competitor data

BTIG upgraded Aerovate Therapeutics (NASDAQ:AVTE) to “buy” from “neutral” with a $27 price target, citing Gossamer Bio’s TORREY results that could validate Aerovate’s dry powder inhalation (DPI) administered tyrosine...

December 6, 2022

Developments

FDA fast tracks Vistagen’s PH10 for major depressive disorder

The FDA granted Vistagen (NASDAQ:VTGN) fast track designation for development of PH10, an investigational nasal sprays, for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). The FDA decision aligns with “our belief in...

December 6, 2022

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Hepion completes enrollment early in Phase 2 ALTITUDE-NASH liver function trial

Hepion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:HEPA) completed enrollment of 60 non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) stage 3 (F3) subjects in the Phase 2 ALTITUDE-NASH clinical trial. The trial is being conducted in collaboration with...

December 5, 2022

Developments

iBio to showcase RubrYc discovery engine at antibody conference

iBio (NYSEA:IBIO) will present two posters about its intelligence-powered RubrYc discovery engine at the Antibody Engineering and Therapeutics Conference in San Diego on Dec. 4-8. The conference features the latest...

December 5, 2022

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HCW starts ImmunoPrecise Antibodies at buy; PT $9

H.C. Wainwright initiated coverage of ImmunoPrecise Antibodies (NASDAQ:IPA) with a “buy” rating and price target of $9. The stock closed at $4.93 on Dec. 1. ImmunoPrecise is a contract research organization (CRO) that...

December 2, 2022

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EF Hutton adds four analysts to healthcare research team

EF Hutton announced a series of strategic hires enhancing the company’s healthcare equity research department, including Tony Butler, Ph.D., senior managing director; Elemer Piros, Ph.D., managing director; Fozia Ahmed...

November 30, 2022

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Research Capital: Theralase bladder cancer data trending ahead of Keytruda

Theralase Technologies (TSXV:TLT; OTCQB:TLTFF) released updated interim data from its Phase 2 pivotal trial with its key value driver, TLD-1433, activated by its proprietary TLC-3200 medical laser system, that Research...

November 30, 2022

Maxim ups NLS Pharma to buy on funding from BVF Partners

HCW starts Opthea at buy; PT $14

Maxim starts Blue Water Vaccines at buy; PT $4

Rani posts positive repeat-dose results with RaniPill in osteoporosis

IntelGenx, UPEI collaborate on VetaFilm platform in dogs and cats

BTIG ups Aerovate to buy on competitor data

FDA fast tracks Vistagen’s PH10 for major depressive disorder

Hepion completes enrollment early in Phase 2 ALTITUDE-NASH liver function trial

iBio to showcase RubrYc discovery engine at antibody conference

HCW starts ImmunoPrecise Antibodies at buy; PT $9

EF Hutton adds four analysts to healthcare research team

Research Capital: Theralase bladder cancer data trending ahead of Keytruda

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